The PCSD's Student Dress Code was developed through the direction of the administrators and with the cooperation of parents, students, and teachers. The purpose of a dress code is to promote an orderly learning environment in our schools while preparing all students for later success in the world of work. Students are expected to dress in a manner that is conducive to a positive learning environment. Additionally, administrators reserve the right to prohibit an item of clothing if that clothing creates a potential safety or injury risk to the individual student or others and the if the item of clothing creates a reasonable disruption to the school environment. In matters of opinion, the judgment of the principal shall prevail.

The following examples are provided for unacceptable items:

A. Unacceptable Items (not limited to):

1. Articles that may reasonably be considered to be a safety hazard or potential weapon

2. Extremely oversized, over-length, or baggy clothing items (pants must be worn at the waist); undergarments should never be visible

3. Garments that expose midriff, stomach, back, or chest area; sheer, translucent, and/or transparent clothing (front or back) with nothing worn underneath the article of clothing; shirts with large armhole openings

4. Tank tops, strapless tops, or spaghetti straps

5. Sleep/loungewear, including blankets (discretion will be used for pajama pants)

6. Items on the head that obscure the student's face and make identification of the student difficult are not allowed, including sunglasses

7. Facial or head coverings in the form of hoods from jackets or sweatshirts or bandanas (hats or baseball caps are allowed unless advertising or messaging is inappropriate)

8. Clothing promoting products such as tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarettes, illegal drugs, or weapons

9. Chains, spikes, fish hooks, or other sharp objects

10. Costumes (except for school-approved days)

11. Jeans/pants/leg coverings with excessive skin showing through pants

12. Clothing, accessories, or body art depicting gang affiliation, racial or ethnic slurs, hate speech, vulgar/obscene/subversive/sexually explicit language or images, or weaponry

13. Shorts, dresses, and skirts must be an appropriate length, with the hem reaching mid-thigh, in order to avoid disruption of the school day

14. If wearing leggings or bike shorts, the shirt must be an appropriate length in order to avoid disruption of the school day

B. Dress Code for Grades K-4

The dress code for grades K-4 should follow closely with the dress code for grades 5-12. The difference/exception is as follows:

1. All lengths of skirts, shorts, skorts, and dresses must be age-appropriate